ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
Annual Subscriptions are now due for the membership season April 2022 to March 2023. An information email has been forwarded to members advising of the rates and payment methods etc. Golf Insurance is also available at a cost of €30. If you were not in receipt of an email or your email address has changed please let the office know so we can update our database. Thank you to members who have already paid.
Here at the Gold Coast Golf Club we also have fantastic Introductory rates for new members:
New Gents member only €500 inclusive of Golf Ireland affiliation fee.
New Gents Senior (65+) only €400 inclusive of Golf Ireland affiliation fee.
New Lady member only €400 inclusive of Golf Ireland affiliation fee.
New Lady Senior (65+) only €350 inclusive of Golf Ireland affiliation fee.
For an application form or further information on our fees, please contact our Director of Golf Irene on golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com or 058 44055
COURSE UPDATE
Some changes in playing rules on the course, as you have noticed the mats have been removed and you now place your ball on the fairways, play as it lies in the rough and bunkers are back in play. There is a considerable difference in the greens with all the pitch marks been repaired, please keep up the good work.
GOLFER OF THE YEAR 2022
Top 12 in the golfer of the year after the Eugene Collins Memorial on Sunday 2nd April 2022. Everyone that played and returned a score card are on 5pts.
17pts John Hallinan
16pts Thomas Long
15pts Peter O Keeffe
14pts Brian McGill
13pts Ivor Bagge
12pts Lee Compton
11pts Davy O Connor
10pts Michael Whelan
9pts Barry Power
8pts Dermot Kelly
7pts Andrew Travers
6pts Marc Power.
UPCOMING COMPETITION
Sat/Sun April 16th/17th 3-Man Rumble
Sun April 24th Vice Captains Prize White S/F GOY.
Sat April 30th SUN 1st May 3 Man Scramble
FRED PERRY AND CASHMAN CUP
Interested in playing in one or both of these competitions you must be over 55 on the 1st January 22. Please contact team Captains Bob O’Brien on 0868390871 or Liam Clancy 087 7937285
PIERCE PURCELL
Practice for the above competition will take place starting on Thursday 14th April at 6pm to be eligible your handicap index must not have been lower than 10.5 in the period 1st July 21 to 1st January 22. If interested please contact team Captains Michael Wall on 087 2570716 or Brian Dunbar on 087 6218733.
SOUTH MUNSTER SENIORS OPEN SINGLES 14th APRIL
The timesheet is available for booking for the South Munster Seniors Singles hosted by the Goldcoast on Thurs. 14th April. This is a popular 18 holes singles stableford Open competition for men aged 60+ and local members are encouraged to participate.
GENTS RESULTS
Tues 5th April Open Singles
1st Martin Murray (20) 40pts
2nd Liam Murphy (22) 39pts
3rd Jim Harty (16) 38pts
Fri.8th April Open Singles
1st Ned Connors (19) 37
2nd Ray O’Ceallaig (18) 37
Gross Stephen O’Brien (1) 33
Sat. 9th April Club Singles S/F
1st Frank Waters (20) 41pts
2nd Tony Sheehan (15) 38
3rd Kieran Cullinan (6) 38
4th David Hallahan (10) 37
Sun 10th April. April Monthly Medal Blue Stroke GOY
1st Brian Magill (10) 67
2nd Mick Walsh (28) 69
3rd Colin McArthur (5) 71
Gross John White (3) 77
High Handicap Kealan Walsh (20) 72
GENTS FIXTURES
Tues. 12th Apr Open Gents Singles S/F
Thurs. 14th April Open Gents South Munster Seniors
Fri. 15th April Open Gents Singles S/F
Sat. 16th 3 Man Rumble, Open Gents Singles
Sun 17th, 3 Man Rumble Open Gents Singles
Mon 18th Open Gents Singles S/F
Tues. 19th Apr Open Gents Singles S/F
SOCIETIES AND GREEN FEES WELCOME
Gold Coast Golf Club warmly welcome Societies and Green fees and we look forward to greeting you and your guests and friends in 2022. For bookings contact Irene Lynch our Director of Golf on 05844055 or golf@goldcoastgolfresort.com for favourable rates and to discuss your booking requirements.
LADIES NOTES
RESULTS
EASTER LAMB 10 H
Winners Alice Collins, Angela O’Connor, Mary Fennell
10 Hole Ongoing
1st Siobhan McCarthy
16 Hole 2 Card
1st Elaine Nash 67pts
2nd Miriam Matthews 59pts
3rd Rosie Murphy 3rd 58pts
FIXTURES
13 Hole ongoing competition from Monday 11th April
18 Hole Open Competition for Ladies and Gents every Tue and Friday
Sat. 16th, Sun. 17th 18 Holes Singles S/F (Murrays Pharmacy)
Mon. 18th Bank Hol. Open Ladies Singles
OPEN 3 BALL TEAM EVENTS
Our dates for upcoming team events are as follows:
Sun 19th June – Tee 1.00 – 5.30pm
Mon 18th July, Mon 15th Aug, Mon 19th Sept.
More details to follow for above events!!
CONDOLENCES
The Club wishes to offer its sincerest condolences to Loraine Birney and family on the death of her beloved mother Rose, may she rest in peace.
NEW CLUB GOLFWEAR
The ladies club has added some new items of clothing to their range, whilst we are not changing our club colours we have complimented our existing mix and match collection. All new stock is now crested and available to purchase from the kiosk.
The new additions are as follows:
Navy Long Sleeve Jacket
Navy Gilet
Light Blue Midlayer Half-Zip
Light Blue Polo Shirt
All above sold with Gold Coast Crest
GOLF LESSONS
Golf lessons with Colm Carew will commence on Wed 27th April for a duration of 6 weeks in group settings , maximum 6 per group & are open to all Lady Members. Lessons will commence at 5.30pm, 6.15pm & 7pm , Booking essential please contact Lady Captain Isobel for more information.
NEW MEMBER DEALS
Ladies, if you had ever thought of taking up golf, now is the time to do it, our Lady Captain Isobel and any committee member would be delighted to take out potential members and showcase our beautiful course and unrivalled scenery!! There are great deals on offer for new members and beginners including tuition, please contact our Director of Golf Irene or Brian in the kiosk on 058 44055 for more information.
The management and staff have implemented all the safety procedures to protect both staff and members who wish to play golf at the Gold Coast GC. Please keep yourself informed of new notifications within the club!